Sesshouin Kiara (I)

'What?! Sesshouin Kiara?!'

Hearing that cursed name, Arkhan's mind exploded, his pupils shrinking abruptly.

'Kama's Master... is actually that woman? What kind of bullshit twist is this?!'

As Arkhan was still in the midst of understanding the shocking information, suddenly—

"Fufufu~"

A light chuckle accompanied by a gentle breeze drifted by, soft and enchanting, as if a nimble hand was teasing the deepest desires within one's heart, making bones turn to jelly for a moment, suddenly resounding.

A slender, beautiful figure of a woman approached gracefully from nearby.

Her tall figure and outstanding appearance exuded a mix of compassion and pity, like a bodhisattva saving the suffering, yet her fiercely alluring and seductive figure, barely concealed by her loose nun's attire, was so eye-catching.

Especially when moving, the glimpses of skin revealed from the high slit on her left thigh were like magnets, firmly capturing everyone's gaze, causing hearts to race, faces to flush, and breaths to quicken.

This nun seemed to be filled with a demonic charm, irresistibly drawing both men and women to her upon first sight, prompting them to come closer, to be near her, to offer everything to her.

Even Shirou, who had faced her several times before, couldn't help but feel a momentary infatuation in his eyes. But his strong willpower quickly snapped him out of it, subconsciously stepping back with a gaze filled with wariness and suspicion toward the nun.

This woman was definitely not ordinary!

"Be careful, she is—"

Before Shirou could finish his words, Arkhan interjected.

"I know, Sesshouin Kiara..." Arkhan said calmly, looking at the enchanting figure filled with demonic charm. "Or should I call you Beast III, Demonic Bodhisattva?"

Beast III, Demonic Bodhisattva?

Hearing that name, both Shirou and Jeanne felt a shiver run down their spines, their pupils suddenly contracting as a great sense of horror surged within them.

They naturally wouldn't doubt Arkhan's words.

Since their first meeting, this otherworldly King Arthur had proven to be extremely reliable. If he could confidently identify this nun as a Beast, then the truth was likely not far from what he said.

Yet, because of that, they couldn't help but be amazed and filled with dread.

Didn't this mean that this Holy Grail War actually involved two Beasts? Was this the end of the world?

While the two Rulers were lost in their thoughts, Kiara stopped in her tracks, standing tens of meters away, looking at Arkhan with interest. Her faint golden eyes, full of grace and charm, added a hint of allure to her, making her even more irresistible.

Fortunately, Arkhan wasn't falling for it. He had locked away his desires with Fenghuang Down, and as a result, Kiara's charm did not affect him whatsoever.

For this woman, who held considerable power and influence in the Nasuverse, he remained fully vigilant. Though they were both Beast III, when it came to wisdom and charisma, ten Kama combined wouldn't match a single Kiara at all.

This woman was currently the closest to an 'Enlightened One (Bodhi)', a fact evident from the presence of 'Bodhisattva' in her nickname as a Beast.

The bodhisattva reigned supreme over the forces and dimensions of the universe, capable of effortlessly creating within the depths of stars. While Kiara's life form hadn't reached that level yet, it was still not to be underestimated.

"It's really strange..."

In this silence, Kiara suddenly spoke, her tone melodious, her voice full of magnetism, just like her appearance and figure, exuding irresistible allure.

Undoubtedly, she was a woman close to perfection, whether in terms of figure or appearance, voice or movements. Even her casual gestures were full of sensual implications. Her simple nun's attire couldn't even conceal her charm; instead, it added a bit of contrast, making it even more appealing.

She embodied every fantasy a man might have about the opposite sex—innocence, seduction, holiness, debauchery. These contradictory traits found perfect harmony in her, making it difficult to believe such a woman could exist in this world.

"I'm pretty sure I've never seen you before and this should be our first meeting... Yet, you not only immediately saw through my true identity but also seemed so wary of me..."

While looking at Arkhan, Kiara tilted her head as she spoke with a confused tone. Normally, such a childish gesture from a mature woman would feel out of place, but to her, it seemed entirely natural.

"Can you tell me why? Even if I'm a 'Beast' like you just killed, it shouldn't provoke such an excessive reaction from you."

"You really underestimate yourself..." Arkhan said lightly. "Being able to create a skill like 'Tranquil Stagnation of Myriad Lusts' as human, even incarnating as a true demon and manifesting terrifying Noble Phantasms like 'Heaven's Hole', you, as a Beast, pose a great threat to humanity. Throughout history, only a handful have reached your level of achievement."

Kiara was a former human?

Shirou and Jeanne glanced at each other, both seeing clear surprise in the other's eyes.

The origins of Beasts were mostly a mystery, but one thing was sure—they all had extraordinary backgrounds. However, a human becoming a Beast, even for them, was the first time they had heard of such a thing.

What kind of power did this mysterious woman named Sesshouin Kiara possess to be deemed a great threat to humanity? And how did she transform step by step into what she is now?

Demonic Bodhisattva, what was her story?

"Interesting..." Kiara's plump, sensual lips curled slightly, her eyes shimmering with excitement. "I didn't come to see you for nothing. You're indeed a very interesting man."

"This time, Kama participated in the Holy Grail War, you surely had a hand in guiding her." Arkhan narrowed his eyes slightly. "But I'm curious, given your opposing positions with Kama, how did you manage to manipulate her so easily?"

Don't assume that Kama and Kiara, both representing Beast III, were close. In fact, each of them only embodied a part of Beast III. It was only through their merger that the complete Beast III could be born.

Hence, they were actually at odds, akin to nemeses.

"You really want to know? It's not a big deal, really... I just gave her an opportunity, y'know..." Kiara smiled seductively. "She always wanted to devour me to become a complete Beast III and planned to seek revenge on the god who burned her to death back then. So, I just gave her that chance. I merely said that as long as she could successfully absorb the magical energy in the Greater Grail, defeating me would be a piece of cake."

"And the result is she's dead, and you're still alive and well." Arkhan chimed in coldly.

"Do you mean it's my fault? I just gave her some tips and helped her get into this Holy Grail War. I didn't do anything else but that..." Kiara protested with a hint of grievance.

Upon hearing that, Arkhan remained silent.

If he believed her nonsense, that would truly be foolish.

He remembered this woman once incited power struggles within an entire cult, causing all believers to kill each other to extinction.

She was a predator at the top of the food chain.

If you relax your guard because of her harmless appearance, she will swallow you whole, leaving nothing behind, not even a speck of dust!